Travel Trade and media

Welcome to the Travel Trade pages for Central Otago!

We invite you to explore this resource area which is designed to help travel trade and media researching Central Otago. Here you will find the generic marketing resources we can provide you, an image gallery, conference & meetings information, tourism research, suggested itineraries, industry news, media storylines, i-SITE contacts and an order form for visitor guides, product directories and other brochure material.

tourism central otagoTourism Central Otago (TCO) is the Regional Tourism Organisation for Central Otago, and is part of the District Development department of Central Otago District Council. It is a resource for local Central Otago based tourism businesses as well as the Travel Trade. TCO coordinate and facilitate the marketing of Central Otago as a visitor destination.READ MORE

The Central Otago Product Directory is a resource available to the travel trade. It is part of a range of generic marketing resources designed to keep you informed about the commissionable tourism product on offer in the Central Otago region. READ MORE

image galleries Central Otago inspires photographers and artists alike. Its clear light, open spaces, seasonal differences and stunning landscapes provide endless subjects and moods to be captured. We have selected some of our favourite images covering a range of our unique places and experiences to share with you. READ MORE

trade ready productTourism businesses which offer commissionable products and services are coded by the symbol. Please feel free to contact Tourism Central Otago to discuss the types of experiences or products you require for your clients. We actively match your product requests to those businesses and communities that meet your needs – saving you precious time. READ MORE

Conference and meetingsEasily accessible by road and air, Central Otago is ideally suited to host small to medium conferences, meetings or corporate breaks. There are some superb venues for small meetings and excellent options for some great incentive weekends as well. Meeting venues range from those with attached accommodation, to purpose built facilities or smaller more intimate venues within wineries and museums. READ MORE

strategies and researchLet knowledge boost your business performance. Tap into the many strategies and research reports available such as the Central Otago District Strategy for Business and Economic Development, Central Otago Tourism Strategy, Otago Central Rail Trail Economic Impact Research, Camping Ground Research, the latest tourism statistics and more.READ MORE

newsletters Be your interest tourism, business or community there is a range of specific newsletters produced to keep you up to date with opportunities, news, views and more. A World of Tourism, A World of Discovery, A World of Lifestyle and A World of Enterprise newsletters are distributed via email on a regular or on demand basis. READ MORE

media Tourism Central Otago assists accredited industry and media personnel with story ideas, itinerary suggestions (including events unique to the region); coordinate site inspections to ensure you meet with the right people; access to a comprehensive image library. Also available are the latest media releases and media results. READ MORE

orders There is a range of material available to help you plan and celebrate your visit to Central Otago. Order your copy of the Central Otago Visitor Guide, Otago Central Rail Trail Brochure, Central Otago Wine Map, Essence of Central booklet or current Product Directory online today.READ MORE

suggested itineraries
Being strategically located between Queenstown, Wanaka, Dunedin and Oamaru, there are many ways and options for exploring Central Otago. From a short day trip to enjoy the wineries of Central Otago, to a 3 to 5 day journey through the region, we have developed some sample itineraries to show you how to make the most of your time. READ MORE

The Central Otago Visitor Centres is the front door to the region’s unique offerings and experiences. They are the official source of visitor information for Central Otago and provide quality objective information on accommodation, activities, attractions, transportation, restaurants and shopping. There are three i-SITES – Alexandra, Cromwell and Ranfurly, and one local visitor centre in Roxburgh. READ MORE

Tourism Central Otago facilitates seminars and workshops specifically tailored for Tourism Businesses in Central Otago on a regular basis. These are opportunities for businesses to gain skills and learning’s that will enhance their business. The latest workshop presentations can be found here.READ MORE